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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,610.71, 75,908.26 and 17,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,610.71, 75,908.26 and 17,323.13 is: 25,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,610.71 : 75,908.26 = 17,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,610.71/75,908.26 = 17,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,610.71x = 75,908.26 × 17,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,610.71x = 1,314,968,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,968,656.05/50,610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.02

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